This story is actually inspired by a song of the same title. A few lines from the songs are included in this chapter. I don't own the song and it rightfully belongs to the rightful owner, (c) Martin Nieverra.

Again, the wattpad version (for the contest) is the unedited version. There are parts that do not exist there.

~You are my Song~

Wintercup Finals. Akashi had guided his own team, battling against another one.

They've shown all that they got. They fought. They tried their best.

It had been a close call and yet victory for them had been elusive. With only a point different, Seirin High, a rather new school in comparison to Rakuzan, took home the victory.

Akashi for the first time in his sporting life had lost a game. He leaned on the lockers, a face towel covering his face as he inhaled deeply, sweat dripping from his neck, trailing down his jersey. An hour had passed by since the game ended and yet, he made no intention to move. Most of his teammates, minus the members of the first string, had all packed their things and gone home.

None of his teammates had blamed him for their lost. In the contrary, he had been given awe and respect. His team still looked at him with wonder. As if he didn't just lead them to failure. Akashi had wondered how it could be. He had failed his team, failed himself and yet his teammates had taken it lightly.

Don't they hate him? They should, right? They have the right to do so.

"Sei-chan, it's fine. There's still next time."

"True! It's not yet the end; it's just a back step." Mibuchi and Nebuya nodded at Hayama's words but Mayuzumi refused to.

"Let him drown himself with self blame for once" Mayuzumi spoke for the first time and earning frowns from the others. The phantom player simply continued speaking, ignoring everyone else's reactions. "Blame yourself as much as you want. If that's what will give you a peace of mind, then go ahead. Unlike the others, I'm not here to baby you with sugar coated words"

"Mayu-chan!" Mibuchi wanted to protest but Mayuzumi simply gave him a quick look to shut up.

"Stop Reo, it's true after all. I am to blame. We lost and it's my fault"

Mayuzumi closed his locker doors. "However, when you're done trying to put the blame on yourself for something that the whole team had took part in. When you're done questioning yourself as to why you have lost when clearly you did your best to try and getting your desired outcome. When you're done with your current shit, then stand up and get out of here..." Mayuzumi had a knowing look plastered on his face.

"There's someone waiting for you outside the building. You shouldn't keep him waiting for too long. It's been six months after all"

Akashi's eyes widened at that.

..iOiOiOiOiOi...

Akashi had rushed outside, still in his basketball jersey once he heard those words from Chihiro. Is it true? Is Tetsuya really back? The Rakuzan captain halted as he reached outside and took a quick scan, searching for a familiar mop of blue hair.

And right there, sitting on the steps was that someone, that someone whose presence had always held a sense of completion to Akashi Seijuro's life. He is back. He really is back.

"T-Tetsuya..." Great, since when did he stutter?

The bluenette quickly looked at his direction.

Everything suddenly ended up on a beautiful standstill.

I know for sure~
That we were meant to fall in love~
I look in your eyes~
I know what you're thinking of~

Akashi walked closer to the other and sitting when the other motioned him too. "Everything is so pretty."

"...It is" Akashi's eyes were fixated on the other. "Welcome home, Tetsuya"

Kuroko nodded, smiling briefly. "It's great to be back"

"What's the most beautiful thing you've seen so far?" Akashi asked as Kuroko played with calluses on his fingers, seemingly fascinated by it. Kuroko stopped playing on his lover's fingers and opted to look above before answering.

"Things are all pretty and colorful in their own ways. There's something that I really love looking at the most, however"

"And that would be?" Kuroko smiled before moving both of his hands to caress Akashi's face, surprising the other a little.

"Seijuro-kun's eyes. I like Sei's eyes the best." There was a twinkle of adoration on the younger one's face.

You look my way I touch the sky~
We can share tomorrow and forevermore~

Not able to stop himself any longer, Akashi pulled the other into a hug and having Kuroko buried into his chest. Oh god, how he missed the other. "It's been so long, Tetsuya"

Kuroko made no motion to move and simply buried his face deeper, mumbling. "It has. I miss you, Sei"

Akashi pulled away, reluctantly. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

"I wanted to surprise you."

"I am surprised" Akashi admitted. "Too bad, what you saw from me is a lost. I'm sorry, I was unable to win my own battle"

"Win or not, you did your best. I saw you play, Sei and you guys can always win next time" Kuroko was quick to reassure his lover.

"It's my fault we lost, if only I am able to lead them better"

"You think that but, are they blaming you? Your teammates, do they hate you for it?" To everyone else, it would be quite a shock to hear that the almighty Akashi Seijuro is blaming himself for his teams' lost. Kuroko understand however, he always does. If there is someone who can always see through all of Akashi Seijuro's facades, it would be him. Even before. Even during the times that he had been unable to see.

"I don't think they do, they said so themselves"

"See? Then it's going to be fine" Akashi nodded, finally taking a breather. And yet again, Kuroko had used his usual magic to make him feel better. "Now, that's enough drama and let's just enjoy the moment"

You are the song~
Playing so softly in my heart~

Kuroko stood from the steps and held a hand to reach the other, prompting him to stand up. "I don't remember much how beautiful the sky can be but today, it looks really lovely. Would Seijuro-kun spend the time with me?"

Akashi's eyes slightly widened for a split second before a smile etched on his lips. "What about spending the rest of our days together?"

"Ah, that's nice too" Kuroko smiled briefly and in a teasing tone, added "I might take on that offer of yours"

"Might?" Akashi asked with confusion.

"It depends how willing Seijuro is in spending forever with me~"

"Is that so? How would you like me to show how much then, Tetsuya?" Kuroko paused, seemingly in deep thought before a teasing smile showed on his lips.

"Seijuro-kun can kiss me~" Akashi smirked with that answer and yanked the other closer. He cupped Kuroko's chin and leaned, closing the gap between them and without any other words, he claimed the other's lips. Kuroko smiled inwardly as he wrapped a hand around the other's neck and gently pulling the other closer, deepening the kiss they're currently sharing. The action seemed to have given the redhead enough reason to throw his remaining inhibitions away, with a hand wrapped around the bluenette's waist and the other still cupping the other's chin, he bit Kuroko's lower lip lightly, coercing him to open his mouth. With the given opportunity, Akashi dived deeper into the Kuroko's cavern, tasting the mixture of the other's saliva and of sweet vanilla.

If only they weren't in a public place, Akashi would have done more.

The two broke the kiss when the need for air came to be. Kuroko panted whilst Akashi simply licked his own lips. In the end, both had smiles painted on their lips.

"Just so you know, if you'll ask for another round, I'd willingly give it to you" Akashi spoke as Kuroko clasped both of their hands together, their fingers intertwining. Kuroko leaned closer. "That I don't mind but..."

Akashi's questioning gaze landed on his lover. "But?"

"But sometimes, I want to be the one to take the lead." With that being said and with no warning at all, he pulled the redhead for another kiss.

We can share tomorrow and forevermore~
I'll be there~
To love you so~
You are my song!~

And that concludes the end journey for this fanfic. Thanks for supporting this even though the chapter had been rushed and are short.